High blood pressure may cause brain lesions, Alzheimer’s markers
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High blood pressure or hypertension is linked with increasing the risk for heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke.
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Understanding hydronephrosis
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This condition which can affect one or both kidneys and can happen at any age is when urine is unable to drain from the kidneys.
Read More20 solutions lulling you to sleep
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Try the following sleep solutions to find the ones that work best for you not only improving your sleep but helping you feel more productive, mentally sharp, emotionally balanced, and full of energy for the day.
Read MoreNew guidelines recommend screening start at age 45 for colorectal cancer
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Since 1994, there has been a 50 percent increase in cases of colon cancer in adults younger than age 50.
Read MoreConquering adult picky eating
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Generally, most picky eaters will outgrow their finicky eating patterns but what about those who don’t? Surprisingly, some adults who were former picky eaters as kids never really change that narrative.
Read MoreThe FACES of heart failure
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Heart failure is a condition with many faces. It can affect all ethnic groups, all ages and it’s important to know that it is not just people near the end of their lifespan who develop it. Unfortunately, heart failure can even affect people in the prime of their life.
Read MoreImportant tips preserving lung health for life
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Our lungs play a vital role in keeping us strong and healthy and like the rest of our body, need daily care and attention.
Can cataracts be prevented?
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Other signs of cataracts can be when outdoors, the sun or an indoor lamp seem too bright or glaring. Night driving can be affected as oncoming headlights causing more glare than before.
Read MoreImportant facts on urinary tract infections in the elderly
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To avoid serious complications, at the first sign of a UTI in an elderly person, they should see a doctor right away. If UTIs are caught early, a simple course of antibiotics typically clears up the infection in no time.
Extend your life by 10 years with these 5 habits
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With just a handful of specific healthy habits, you could prolong your lifespan by ten years. This is news from a recently released study published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation.
Read MoreProtect yourself from the poisonous plants of spring/summer
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As warm weather descends upon us this time of year, watch out for different skin issues than what old man winter brings.
Read MoreCommon potential causes of chest pain
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Even though the pain could be indicating such an event, there are also several others indicators of what it could be.
Read MoreVitamin K’s potential for slowing progression of osteoarthritis
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This is why new studies are showing promise in possible dietary interventions in which vitamin K appears to be the leading nutritional star.
10 clues you’re not getting a good night’s sleep
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Here are some clues sleep may be eluding you more than you realize and how it is affecting many areas of your life:
Be PROACTIVE and reverse prediabetes
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If diagnosed with prediabetes, take it seriously. It’s a wake-up call and a call to action – you’re on the path to developing type 2 diabetes but it’s not too late to reverse course.
Read MorePrevent knee pain by preventing weight gain
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Approximately 69% of adults living in the United States age 20 years and over are considered either overweight to obese. That is a lot of people walking around in pain due to excess weight.
Read MoreBeat spring allergies with simple solutions
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It won’t take long before vegetation will be in full bloom resulting in itchy, watery eyes, a runny nose, sneezing, and coughing that can begin as early as February and can last until early summer.
Read More3-in-1 pill improves chance of lowering blood pressure
/A new study finds a “triple pill” or 3-in-1 medication containing low doses of three drugs – telmisartan, amlodipine, and chlorthalidone – appears promising in lowering high blood pressure.
Read More6 tips for preventing panic attacks
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If not treated or dealt with, panic attacks can worsen leading to a panic disorder possibly causing a person to withdraw from normal activities.
Read More7 best ways protecting yourself from an STD
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Anytime you are having sex, there is always the risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Of course, the very best way to avoid this scenario is to remain abstinent. However, this is a choice very few people opt for and are willing to make.
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